You can make so many different things with this homemade Bisquick mix, from pancakes, to biscuits, to strawberry shortcake! These are just a couple of my favorite homemade Bisquick recipes. There’s no need to buy the boxed version when you can make your own Bisquick mix substitute, that makes the richest, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits!

Biscuits with butter on a plate and wire rack with Homemade Bisquick Mix in a jar on a black and white towel and jar of honey
Here is a homemade twist on a boxed family favorite!

What Ingredients Do I Need To Make Homemade Bisquick Mix?

The best part about this recipe is that it’s made out of ingredients you probably already have in the pantry! I love that you can make this mix ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to three months. It’s just as convenient as the box mix from the store.

This is such an easy recipe! Plus, it’s a great pantry staple and if you put it in an airtight container or vacuum seal it, it’ll last a long time, well, unless you’re making a lot of biscuits. Which, who wouldn’t be! Seriously, this homemade premade baking mix is better, and you don’t have to deal with all the chemical stabilizers.

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Supplies Needed To Make Homemade Bisquick Mix- all purpose flower, baking powder, salt, and butter
Why run to the store when you can stay home in your sweatpants and make your own Bisquick mix!

Ingredients Needed To Make Homemade Bisquick Recipe 

Biscuit cutters and rolling pin with dough on a dusted white counter Homemade Bisquick MIx
Don’t forget to save some flour for your rolling pin and work surface when rolling out your biscuits.

How to Make Homemade Bisquick Mix 

This Homemade Bisquick Recipe

  • Makes: 3 ½ cups
  • Prep Time: 10 min

You don’t need any fancy equipment for this copycat Bisquick mix recipe! All you need is a mixing bowl, a whisk, a fork or a pastry blender, and an airtight storage container.

Mix all your dry ingredients to make your Homemade Bisquick Mix
Start with all of your dry ingredients.

Step 1

Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add your Homemade Bisquick Mix to a bowl and cut in with a butter cutter cold butter
Using a fork or pastry blender, fold the slices of butter into the mix.

Step 2

Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork.

Put your Homemade Bisquick Mix in a jar and pour it into a measuring cup when you're ready to use it
Do you have some unused Mason jars sitting around? They are perfect for storing your homemade Bisquick mix.

Step 3

Transfer to airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Finished biscuits with jam and butter with Homemade Bisquick Mix in a jar
There are so many delicious ways to top your biscuits, from jelly, to butter, and peanut butter!

Food Processor Method for Homemade Bisquick Mix

If you prefer, you can easily make this Bisquick mix substitute with a food processor.

Step 1

Add flour, baking powder and salt to food processor.

Step 2

Pulse to combine.

Step 3

Add butter and pulse until mixture is coarse and resembles cornmeal.

Step 4

Transfer to airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Delicious biscuit with jam and butter on it made from Homemade Bisquick Mix
Slice your leftover biscuits before freezing them so that they are easier to thaw and prepare!

How to Make Biscuits From Homemade Bisquick Mix

There are tons of recipes made with Bisquick mix, but biscuits are my favorite. They are so versatile and can be served with breakfast as breakfast sandwiches, or biscuits with jelly, or even served with soup or a meal for lunch and dinner!

This Homemade Biscuits Recipe

  • Makes 8 biscuits if you use a 2.5 inch cutter

Ingredients Needed For Homemade Biscuits

  • 1 ½ cups homemade Bisquick mix
  • ½ cup milk

Step 1

Lightly spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 3

Combine ingredients in a medium bowl until soft dough forms.

Step 4

Knead dough until well combined.

Dough made and flattered with a rolling pin made with Homemade Bisquick Mix with a biscuit cutter cutting out biscuits
Any circular cookie cutter works, but I cannot say enough about the cookie cutters with handles!

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out with a rolling pin to about ½ inch thick and cut with a round cookie cutter.

Step 6

Alternatively, drop by tablespoons onto greased baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown.

Note:

Let your unsalted butter or salted butter sit at room temperature if you want it to be able to spread easily.

Orange marmalade in a ramekin and spoon with biscuits on a plate made from Homemade Bisquick Mix with butter
Don’t let gluten allergies stop you from making your own gluten free Bisquick mix.

How Do I Make Gluten Free Bisquick Mix and Gluten Free Biscuits?

This is a simple substitution! Just use gluten free all-purpose flour, and make sure that your baking powder is also gluten free. That’s it, and it is most likely cheaper than buying the gluten free boxed Bisquick mix in the store!

Jam in a ramekin with biscuits on a cutting board and plate with butter and Homemade Bisquick Mix in a jar
The recipe for homemade Bisquick mix and biscuits can be easily tailored to fit the diet of vegans and those with dairy allergies.

Tips: It may be temping to try to use vegetable oil instead of cold small pieces of butter, but the butter is what makes the biscuits so flakey and delicious. It’s similar to making a pie crust

Vegan Homemade Bisquick Mix and Vegan Biscuits

In order to make your homemade Bisquick mix vegan, you will need to use vegan butter and a plant-based milk–such as almond milk or rice milk. Just because you’re vegan doesn’t mean your whole family can’t enjoy biscuits with a delicious meal! This delicious recipe can be turned into a vegan recipe so easily. It’s so easy to make Bisquick biscuits regardless of your dietary needs.

Homemade Bisquick Recipes 

You can make a variety of foods with this homemade baking mix, and not just Bisqiuck fresh biscuits.

You can this DIY Bisquick mix to make Bisquick pancakes, coffee cake, drop biscuits, dumplings, and even waffles by following the recipes off of the box of Bisquick or online on the Betty Crocker website.

On the website you will find delicious dessert, the best bisquick recipes, bisquick sausage balls, easy bisquick recipes, fluffy biscuits, and more. You’ll also find things like blueberry muffins, Bisquick peach cobbler, banana bread, and other Bisquick muffins, or my favorite like Bisquick coffee cake recipe!

This easy homemade Bisquick mix is great whenever you’re in a pinch and makes Sunday mornings breakfast so much better. You’ll be able to make your favorite recipes with just some simple ingredients. Which is perfect. A simple recipe doesn’t require fancy things.

Yield: 3 1/2 cups

Homemade Bisquick Mix

Homemade Bisquick Mix

I have always been a fan of store-bought Bisquick mix...until I learned how to make my own! This recipe comes in so handy, especially if you are out of the boxed mix!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes 7 seconds
Total Time 19 minutes 7 seconds

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

    Mixing in Bowl:
    1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    2. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork.
    3. Transfer to airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.


    Food Processor Method:
    1. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to food processor.
    2. Pulse to combine.
    3. Add butter and pulse until mixture is coarse and resembles cornmeal.
    4. Transfer to airtight container and store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.

    To Make Biscuits:

    Yield: 8 using, a 2.5 inch cutter

    Biscuit Ingredients:
    1 ½ cups homemade bisquick
    ½ cup milk


    1. Lightly spray cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
    2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    3. Combine ingredients in a medium bowl until soft dough forms.
    4. Knead dough until well combined.
    5. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out with a rolling pin to about ½ inch thick and cut with a round cookie cutter.
    6. Alternatively, drop by tablespoons onto greased baking sheet.
    7. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown.

Can I Make Pancakes Using This Homemade Bisquick Recipe?

Yes! Follow the instructions like you would on the recipe card or bisquick box. It requires a few things like milk, eggs, etc. But using this homemade Bisquick recipe will let you make pancakes or waffles!

Do I Need Any Type Of Leavening Agent When Using This Homemade Bisquick Recipe?

Once you make this homemade bisquick recipe the leavening agents will already be in there. That’s what the 1 tbsp and 1/2 tsp of baking powder is for.

What Is The Shelf Life Of This Homemade Bisquick Mix?

As long as you keep it in an air tight container like a mason jar your homemade bisquick mix should stay good for 3 months.

More Homemade Recipes From Kids Activities Blog:

This homemade mix isn’t the only thing we’re cooking up in the kitchen. Homemade dishes and baked goods don’t have to be scary–it can be a fun way to make memories and create family traditions! Here are a few of our favorite “from scratch” recipes: 

  • You will never want to buy it in a box again after you try homemade pancake mix! This is the best thing! Who doesn’t love fluffy pancakes?
  • Looking for a yummy comfort food meal? Try sloppy joes from scratch! Ground beef, spices, it’s a quick dinner, but a delicious dinner.
  • Homemade cornbread is the perfect partner to most fall and winter dishes. Next time you have chicken pot pie or a savory chicken dish or chili you’ll wanna eat this cornbread with it. It’s so versatile.
  • I love cooking up a big pot of easy potato soup, and freezing leftovers for a busy night! This is such a great thing.
  • Make pizza night a family tradition with these homemade pizza recipes.
  • Kids will have so much fun helping make DIY donut hole cake pops
  • Move over Biquick recipes, we also have other amazing recipes. Fall is the perfect season to make homemade applesauce, after a trip to the apple orchard. 
  • You have to try these pancake roll ups.

Do you prefer making your own rolls and bread, or buying it? Comment below! 



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